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Using a Child Theme in WordPress

CMDR Mitchcraft

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Most WordPress themes, by and large, are ready to go out-of-the-box.  Every now and then, however, we have to make changes to a theme that goes beyond the standard options and settings the theme gives us We may have to change a layout, add some content, or simply rearrange the elements on the theme; there are some things you just can’t use a radio button or check-box for.  If you’ve ever had to – or plan to – change your theme, it’s imperative you use a WordPress child theme.

A child theme takes the options, settings, and layout from a parent theme – a source theme – and allows you to overwrite elements as you see fit.  You can bring in all of the settings, but change a specific template to look and feel how you want – all while keeping the original theme’s files in tact.  And if that theme releases an update, you’ll get the benefits of the update without losing your customizations.  It’s a win-win!

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child theme, WordPress
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    3+ Things Every Content Creator Needs In 2020

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    There is no better time to stake your claim online. The Internet, one thought to be a ‘passing fad‘, is still here and going stronger than ever. But it’s not enough to just put your voice out on every social media platform you come across. In order to truly succeed online, there are certain necessities…

    Digital Strategy, WordPress
  • Latest WordPress Hack – Check your Permalinks, People!

    Latest WordPress Hack – Check your Permalinks, People!

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    I’ll type this without the normal pleasantries to make sure this gets out quickly. There’s a WordPress hacker on the loose, and he’s pretty sneaky – he creates a user unseeable to the naked eye (except for the one extra user in the administrator users menu) and masks himself to you, making it easy for…

    WordPress